Saudi customs officials at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam successfully blocked an attempt to smuggle 18,549 amphetamine tablets into the Kingdom. The illegal substances were discovered hidden inside an incoming postal parcel.
Hamoud Al-Harbi, spokesperson for the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), explained that the contraband was found during standard customs inspections utilizing advanced security screening technologies. Following the detection, ZATCA collaborated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) to track down the intended recipients. This coordinated effort resulted in the arrest of four suspects within Saudi Arabia.
Al-Harbi emphasized that ZATCA remains dedicated to strengthening inspections across all ports of entry to combat smuggling, working closely with the Ministry of Interior and the GDNC. The authority has encouraged citizens and residents to report any suspicious activities via the dedicated security hotline, 1910, or other official channels. ZATCA assured that all reports are handled with complete confidentiality, and financial rewards are available for accurate tips.
